Open AccessImproper tube fixation causing a leaky cuff
Author(s) -
Babita Gupta,
Kamran Farooque,
Divya Jain,
Rakesh Kapoor
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of emergencies, trauma and shock
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.313
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 0974-519X
pISSN - 0974-2700
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2700.62125
Subject(s) - tube (container) , cuff , fixation (population genetics) , endotracheal tube , medicine , surgery , intubation , materials science , composite material , population , environmental health
Leaking endotracheal tube cuffs are common problems in intensive care units. We report a case wherein the inflation tube was damaged by the adhesive plaster used for tube fixation and resulted in leaking endotracheal tube cuff. We also give some suggestions regarding the tube fixation and some remedial measures for damaged inflation system.